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When Marshall McLuhan spoke about a "global village," he probably wasn't thinking about PR agencies that operated across borders. Nonetheless, the Canadian scholar inspired a fellow Canuck to seek success in the North American PR… Continued

(This week, PR News editors Phil Hall and Courtney Barnes question whether the message, the messenger or even the audience is to blame for unsuccessful PR campaigns.) PHIL: Back when I was in seventh grade,… Continued

A corporation, like a chain, is only as strong as its weakest link - or its weakest executive, as the case may be. That notion is maintained in this week's corporate reputation gauge, provided with… Continued

Company: Globalpress Connection Timeframe: Sept. 2005 to March 2006 Starting a new trade conference is never a simple proposition, especially in the high-tech world. Between long-established trade shows and vendor-sponsored gatherings, it would appear this… Continued

Promoting the introduction of a new product or service is a challenge for any PR professional. But how does one go about promoting awareness of an ongoing genocide in a distant country? For the Unitarian… Continued

Question: Many government agencies have a reputation (whether deserved or not) of facing crisis communications with stonewalling or deliberate misinformation. What advice can you give to information officers in public agencies in regard to handling… Continued

By Steve Ellwanger By now, everyone is aware of lobbyist Jack Abramoff and public relations man Michael Scanlon, who have pleaded guilty to various illegal deeds involving their nefarious representation of American Indian tribes. Here… Continued

It is not uncommon for proud parents to call attention to their children's endeavors, but few parents would wish to endure the PR brouhaha recently stirred up by Barbara Bush. According to the Houston Chronicle,… Continued

Many PR professionals are naturally funny, but few would dare to channel their sense of comedy into a performing venue. And fewer would dare to journey where Mike Strecker has traveled: The stand-up comedy circuit.… Continued

In 1997, John Stewart Socha was president of Audio Computer Information, a company that produced tutorial tapes for newcomers to the high-tech world. At that time, Socha decided to branch out his business focus into… Continued